The Case for Temporary Water Sharing
As a representative for Colorado Water Trust, I often get asked if our purpose is to buy and dry up agricultural water rights and land. My response to that is
Author: Barrett Donovan
Posts by Barrett Donovan
For the People Who Plant Trees Under Whose Shade They Never Expect to Sit
We have so many long-time donors at Colorado Water Trust who support us loyally year after year in our mission to restore water to Colorado’s rivers and streams. Because our projects
Proposition JJ is a Win for Rivers, Farmers, and Cities – and a Win for Colorado
In 2019 Colorado voters passed Proposition DD by a narrow margin state-wide. Proposition DD legalized sports betting and allocated tax proceeds from betting to the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
Poudre Flows: Collaboration to Protect the Cache la Poudre River
On October 14th, the Poudre Flows Project, a collaboration of Colorado Water Trust, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Cache la Poudre Water Users Association, the cities of Fort Collins, Greeley,
Colorado Water Trust & Partners Protect Jasper Reservoir and its Water in Indian Peaks
Announcing a New Permanent Project: The Boulder Creek watershed is set to receive a vital boost in streamflow thanks to landmark water-sharing agreement facilitated by Colorado Water Trust. This agreement
It’s about the Win-Win: Reservoir Releases to Support the Environment
Colorado’s stream ecosystems are having to do more with less. Changing conditions brought on by climate change and drought have led to diminished streamflow and earlier peaks in our hydrograph.
The Critical Importance of Base Flows
The hot and dry July we all experienced has quickly melted most of what remains of the snowpack from last winter. Across the State, rivers and streams are slowing down,
Restoring Water to the Yampa During Low Flows
On July 29, Colorado Water Trust began boosting flows in the Upper Yampa River with the initial order of 1,000 acre-feet of water (326 million gallons) at a rate of
Meet Zack Alberts, Legal Intern
My name is Zack, and I am excited to join Colorado Water Trust as a Legal Intern this summer! My passion for preserving Colorado’s rivers stems from my background in
Water Trust Writing Contest: Honorable Mentions
We hope you enjoy these Writing Contest submissions that received honorable mention! 60% Water Laura Belanger We’re 60% water Is that why we’re so drawn to it? Like attracts like?
Water Trust Writing Contest: Colorado Rivers
Colorado Rivers, by Lucy McGlothan, was one of the 2024 Water Trust Writing Contest youth winners. Colorado Rivers Lucy McGlothan All the otters swim in water All the daughters play
Water Trust Writing Contest: River Trip
River Trip, by Sadie McCracken, was one of the 2024 Water Trust Writing Contest youth winners. River Trip Sadie McCracken About the author: Sadie is eleven years old and calls